Fermilab Computational Science Internship (FCSI) - Summer 2027

Fermilab Computational Science Internship (FCSI) is a graduate internship program for students majoring in computer science and related fields who are interested in working at a national science research laboratory. While providing the opportunity to gain understanding of and experience with Fermilab’s computing for high energy physics, interns assist with laboratory research and development efforts to explore and enable the use of state-of-the-art tools and technology for the benefit of the science community.

Eligibility

• Enrollment in a U.S. college or university graduate program in computer science or related field
• 3.0 grade point average or above on a 4.0 scale
• Eligible to work in the United States

Application Procedure

Before applying have all requirements ready. Once submitted, access to the application will no longer be available to upload any missing requirements.

• Online application – Application Walkthrough Video Guide
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript

Internship Details

• Program Dates: May 17, 2027 – August 6, 2027
• Application Dates: November 3, 2026 – January 18, 2027
• Offer Date: February 18, 2027
• Acceptance Date: February 25, 2027
• Airfare/Housing/Transportation: Airfare, Housing and Transportation paid by the program if permanent address is more than 50 miles from host laboratory.
• Location: Onsite work schedule
• Salary: Depending on academic year
• Master (year 1) – $1,000 per 40-hour workweek, Monday – Friday
• Master (year 2) – $1,050 per 40-hour workweek, Monday- Friday
• PhD – $1,100 per 40-hour workweek, Monday- Friday

Deliverables

• Oral presentation

Please reach out to Internships@fnal.gov if you have any questions.

Why Fermilab

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.